Synonyms: orientating, orienting
Definition: positioning with respect to a reference system or determining your bearings physically or intellectually
Usage: noticed the bee's momentary orienting pause before heading back to the hive; an orienting program for new employees
Similar words: aligning, positioning
Definition: causing to fall into line or into position
Similar words: dimensioning
Definition: indicating or determining size and position in space
Usage: the ultrasonic dimensioning measurement; an ultrasonic dimensioning arrangement of the heart
Similar words: familiarising, familiarizing
Definition: serving to make familiar
Similar words: homing
Definition: orienting or directing homeward or to a destination
Usage: the homing instinct; a homing beacon